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Controlling flies on cattle

Fly issues can cause significant damage financially and on the herd health front. Step one: ID the culprit. Step two: Choose your weapons.

August 5, 2024

Carmen Willmore

The best way to treat flies is to first understand what fly you are treating for. Remember: Face flies are found on the face, stable flies are found on front legs, and horn flies are found on the back and sides.

South Central: Topical horn fly control considerations

April 24, 2024

Last month’s Regional Roundup discussed feed additive options to aid in horn fly control and some differences between horn, stable and house flies. This month’s roundup will focus on topical insecticide options and considerations to help control horn flies.

Horn flies on pastured cattle

Horn flies can be a major pest for cattle and cattle producers across the U.S. Pest control should start before the start of the pest season. Continue reading for some pest control methods.

February 20, 2024

The horn fly is a major pest of pasture and rangeland cattle throughout the U.S. Adult horn flies are blood-feeding flies taking, on average, 30 blood meals per day.

Flies on cattle

Controlling profit-robbing flies

March 24, 2021

Flies are much more than a nuisance. Their economic impact can reach deep into a cattleman’s pockets.

Cattle producers should pay attention to fly control

June 27, 2013

External parasites can be costly for cattle producers and getting a handle on problems early can lead to more prosperous and better performing cows.

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